Career break? OR...

Career Break Or…Birthday Cake in the Conference Room

Written By: jeff

Posted On: May 25th, 2011

¨Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you!¨ Office birthdays are always a mixed bag. On the surface it’s a happy occasion. Cake, singing, maybe even punch. And, let’s not forget the 15-20 minute break you get from work. Thought of that way, it’s a welcomed respite. But, there are better dessert options you can enjoy on your career break travels. One of my favorites: churros con chocolate in Madrid. I’m embarrassed to say that I didn’t get any photos while I was in Spain. Simple truth is that they didn’t last that long. So, take a little journey with me comparing cake in the conference room with churros in Madrid. Of course, if you think Wal-Mart cake is the BEST, da BOMB. Stop reading now.

Birthday Cake in the Conference Room OR Churros Con Chocolate in Madrid

Birthday Cake in the Conference Room

Churros con chocolate in Madrid

Occasion

What’s his name’s birthday

No special occasion needed for churros

The site

Conference room

Outdoor cafe anywhere in Madrid

Who’s there?

The same people that were in the meeting you just left

Locals, tourists, who cares? It’s churro time! Nom. Nom. Nom.

Allows You to Take a Break From

Back to back meetings and conference calls

An afternoon at the Prado

Why You’re Doing It

Free cake

Because you can or because you become addicted to them

What You’re Thinking

¨Hope it’s chocolate for me¨ FYI, I didn’t come up with that line. It’s from comedian Jim Gaffigan, but it fits so perfectly.